Plaka, Acropolis and Acropolis Rocks
A trip to Athens cannot be complete without visiting the famous Acropolis. On the day I went to see it the weather was absolutely perfect, providing bright blue stars behind the creamy ruins. Because I am a student at a European uni my ticket was entirely for free, which was great because it meant I could come back whenever I wanted!
You can get to Acropolis by metro, simply getting off at the synonymous station. Alternatively, you can walk up from Monastiraki square. On this route, you will pass through the narrow streets of Plaka, the old city district. Here are many small shops, from tacky souvenirs to authentic Greek products and small restaurants and coffee places. On the way to the Acropolis you get a beautiful view of the city the higher you climb, and often accompanied by one of the many cats that hang out here.
Before reaching the Acropolis itself, there’s first Acropolis Rocks to your right (when you come from Plaka, if you come from the metro it’s to your left). It’s relatively quiet in comparison to the other look-out spots in the city, such as Lycabettus. But the view is wonderful. Not only does it provide a really wide view over the city, it also gives an up-close view of Acropolis behind it!